Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Rick Dettinger
If you pack it, the USPS will advise when you go to the Post Office. I think its called Priority Mail these days. Double packing is a good idea. I have purchased boxes from shipping supply stores. They also have packing material if you haven't saved any. USPS doesn't want any other writing on

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Headphone Clicks

2013-12-31 Thread Dave
What I'm hearing is probably the same thing, except I dont have NR switched on... I'll read through the list of things to do to reduce the effect and see if any work out. Dave (G0DJA) - Original Message - From: Jim Bennett Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 2:40 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread PKA
Please be aware, if you are from outside the US, when sending Elecraft equipment for repair *including warranty repair* you will have to pay for the return shipping. For European hams, Elecraft is offering the option to have faulty equipment repaired by a partner in Italy. However, unlike

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Headphone Clicks

2013-12-31 Thread Reginald J Mackey SR
I am using a Heil headset and a set of Bose head sets and I have no key clicks at all. Reggie k6xr Ham Radio Since 1955 DXCC,RCC,WAZ QRP IS KING On Dec 31, 2013, at 1:51 AM, Dave d...@g0dja.co.uk wrote: What I'm hearing is probably the same thing, except I dont have NR switched on...

[Elecraft] KX3 / K3 Antenna Sharing

2013-12-31 Thread James Bennett
I've got a KX3 and a K3 - I want to share an antenna between the two radios. I do this now by manually detaching the coax from one and connecting it to the other. Are there any quality coax switches on the market that have adequate isolation between ports that I could use for this purpose?

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Phil Debbie Salas
I haven’t had this problem. However, in addition to Igor’s thoughts on a high reflected signal, here is another thought. A strong signal (like you can have in contest environment and/or multi-transmitter/multi-antenna set-up) could be counted by the KAT500 frequency counter resulting in the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / K3 Antenna Sharing

2013-12-31 Thread Reginald J Mackey SR
I 've use both MFJ and Alph-Delta switches and they work well. no problems even at 1k. Reggie K6xr Ham Radio Since 1955 DXCC, RCC, WAZ QRP IS KING On Dec 31, 2013, at 4:40 AM, James Bennett w6...@me.com wrote: I've got a KX3 and a K3 - I want to share an antenna between the two radios. I

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Doug Turnbull
Dear OM Poul Erik, This would increase costs for Elecraft in dealing with Europe and therefore need to result in higher sales price. Elecraft prices are not exorbitant. They do not use a dealer network. If you purchase from a dealer in the UK the rule of thumb is your price in Pounds

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / K3 Antenna Sharing

2013-12-31 Thread Fred Smith
I share 4 radios on the radio a position of a SO2R setup using a Bird 74 coax switch the best on the market with 6 positions. Shop for a good used one new they are pricy but what you would expect from Bird. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2 Amps

[Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Ray Coles
As the original poster of this problem topic I have been transfixed by the subsequent correspondence on the matter. I am still assuming guilt for the original trigger, but I guess there may be a factor in the KAT 500 algorithms that may have aided and abetted my gremlin! My next move will be to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp

2013-12-31 Thread Fred Smith
I don't have the amp but would very much enjoy hearing comments from all those that do have them. I might add I do have other amps and a KPA500 as well but using it with an Icom radio for mostly 6m. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2 Amps Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Bill W2BLC
Was on 75 this morning and carefully monitoring what is going on with the tuner. I am running 100 Watts through the KAT500 - the amp is on standby until this gets fixed. No smoke wanted here hihihi. Results: Several times during QSO the tuner would click and make noises - this while on

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Thanks, Ray. We think there are several issues. At least some of these reported problems have been resolved by changes to the antenna system (connectors, baluns, and the antenna itself). If there is flashover or heat-related impedance change, the KAT500 measures a changed SWR and reacts by

[Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Craig Schroeder
Happy New Year, I want to move into the hobby aspects of SDR and have narrowed my list to the KX3 with 100 watt Amp or a Flex 3000. I have been told that though the KX3 will connect to a PC it is not a full SDR radio (my understanding of full is in regard to signal processing but there may be

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Fred Smith
The KX3 is a real radio in every way not a computer and one that can be taken with you for portable operations, batteries unlike a computer/monitor. For another better receiver performance than the Flex and very small footprint as far as limitations none only more advantages with the KX3. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Richard Solomon
What concerns me about all this talk of Reflected Power, local High Power Stations, etc., is that none of the other users of Automatic Antenna Tuners (non-Elecraft) have reported similar problems. I hope the issue can be corrected via firmware. We will be awaiting the results of their studies.

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Gary, Shipping anything large has gotten to be expensive. Since you used the term first class mail I can tell you haven't shipped a large package for quite a few decades. Simply put, if you have the dimensions of your box, the weight, and the insured value the easiest way to determine shipping

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Craig, The KX3 is a full SDR radio (the K3 is as well). By virtue of the modulation and demodulation all being done the firmware rather than in hardware. Yes, the KX3 does have knobs which are used to pass parameters to the firmware - the computer is inside the KX3 and no external computer

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Matt Zilmer
Actually, a full SDR would have modulation and demod running in the host software. A KX3 is self-contained in this regard, but can be used with a PC or Mac for CW, RTTY, data modes, etc. Signal processing capabilties are excellent on the KX3, and the array of DSP features is both wide and deep.

[Elecraft] Who had an LP-Pan for sale?

2013-12-31 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I'm trying to find the person who listed an lp-pan 2 panadapter for sale. If it's still available, I would like to purchase it. I must have deleted the original message. 73, Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net results for 12/29/13

2013-12-31 Thread Phil Shepard
On Dec 23, 2013, at 6:38 PM, Phil Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote: MS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Tony Estep
Craig, get the KX3 and use NaP3 on your PC. You will have a complete superset of what the 3000 will do, except that your radio will also be great on CW and will be portable. You can use the on-screen tuning etc when you want, but you may find circumstances when you are glad to have the knobs.

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
The price is a little higher if you take it to the Post Office but it is the same if you take it to the UPS store. Unfortunately, this is incorrect with regards to the UPS store. UPS Stores are franchised. They can (and many do) charge their own rte that often exceed what is quoted on the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Craig Schroeder
Thank you everyone for responding so promptly to my SDR question and with such great information! A particular point made in regard to SDR on the KX3 was hardware filter options vs software filters. Are there differences here that are important to consider from a user's perspective?

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread John_N1JM
Fedex in my town at least is usually slightly cheaper than USPS. You can take it to a Kinkos/Fedex store and pay the same that is quoted online (unlike UPS). 73, John N1JM Joe Subich, W4TV-4 wrote The price is a little higher if you take it to the Post Office but it is the same if you take it

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread ab2tc
Hi, Are you in AUTO mode when this is happening? I found it wise to switch to manual mode when finishing the quick tune after a QSY. Before I got into that habit this was happening a number of times. I am running barefoot with no internal tuner in the K3 so those are not a factor. The MFJ tuner I

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Fred Smith
Craig I'm a DX'er only and use my KX3 for QRP DX'ing. The band pass filter works very well in the radio and IMHO a must have option 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2 Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2)

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / K3 Antenna Sharing

2013-12-31 Thread David Ek
I just ordered an Alpha Delta Delta-2B switch for the same purpose (except I'm not lucky enough to own a K3--I'm switching between my KX3 and my IC706MKIIG). This tech note indicates that these switches can be used to switch radios just like they can be used to switch antennas:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Craig, Most of the filtering is done in DSP. The 'roofing filters' add some protection by restricting the bandpass seen by the ADC, but do not provide the final filtering. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/31/2013 11:09 AM, Craig Schroeder wrote: A particular point made in regard to SDR on the KX3 was

Re: [Elecraft] Serial Cable routing

2013-12-31 Thread Jim Brown
On 12/30/2013 8:43 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Okay, sort of slow here but I'm remembering now that the serial is computer--P3--K3. The 15-wire Elecraft network is K3--KAT500--KPA500. Got the flashlight out, looked behind the rig, and that's how it seems to be. I've got this different USB thingy

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Dennis W0JX
Since the question was asked, I thought I would share my experience in shipping my K3 from Ohio to Elecraft in California last August. I thought I would be smart and ship my K3 via air to speed its delivery and avoid excessive handling. This turned out not to be the case and it cost almost

[Elecraft] K3/0 to K3 Sound card digital

2013-12-31 Thread Brian Wruble
Guys, what is the best way to cable the K3/0 plus Remote Rig to a PC for sound card digital ops? Tnx. HNY, Brian W3BW -- Brian F. Wruble, CFA 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 PO Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930-0057 eFax 305.768.0278

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Headphone Clicks

2013-12-31 Thread Jim Bennett
Dave - what happens when you turn on NR, say at level 1 or 2? Do you hear clicks in your headphones on the transition from transmit back to receive? On Dec 31, 2013, at 1:51 AM, Dave wrote: What I'm hearing is probably the same thing, except I dont have NR switched on... I'll read through

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread steve
Just a thought, how about posting what firmware revision you have in the KAT500 and or KPA500 when you post about this problem. Steve WB5OMP -- If you forward or copy this message, please delete any reference to my email address. Thanks

[Elecraft] K1 changes?

2013-12-31 Thread wd9dui
I have a K1 SN00738, I am looking for information on changing the current 15M frequency to 20M. The combination I have is 40M/15M, can I just order the K1B20, and change out the parts? I also have Ver 109 I understand the they now are at 109E, what is the difference? -- View this message in

[Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread RLVZ
In addition to checking shipping costs from the UPS and USPS websites, I would also check the FEDEX.com website as I've found FEDEX GROUND to be aprx. 25% cheaper than UPS, and FEDEX often delivers 1-day faster than UPS. FEDEX Ground will pickup your box at home for a fee just as UPS does.

Re: [Elecraft] K1 changes?

2013-12-31 Thread Mike Morrow
I have a K1 SN00738, I am looking for information on changing the current 15M frequency to 20M. The combination I have is 40M/15M, can I just order the K1B20, and change out the parts? Yes...exactly. You may need to ask Elecraft to send you the wire for re-winding the 15m toroids...the

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread k6xt
I can think of two other scenarios that lower shipping expense via UPS. --Buy the shipping online, print and affix the label yourself, creating a prepaid. Just drop it off at any UPS outlet or hand it to any driver. Out here in flyover we have an Office Depot dropoff that works fine. --Use

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Greg Troxel
Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com writes: The KX3 is a full SDR radio (the K3 is as well). By virtue of the modulation and demodulation all being done the firmware rather than in hardware. Yes, the KX3 does have knobs which are used to pass parameters to the firmware - the computer is inside

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
USPS Priority Mail is definitely a bargain coupled with 2 to 3 day delivery. I ship most of my repair work via USPS Priority Mail. It is just a bit more than USP Ground, but much less than UPS 2nd day or 3 Day Select. Delivery is dependable unless there is a local problem at the receiving

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread David Gilbert
An equally important consideration for any rig, SDR or not, is what kind of signal you are transmitting. All of the FLEX rigs have a very bad reputation for transmitting lots of wideband phase noise, while the KX3 is near the top of the heap for cleanliness of signal. The difference

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR Problem

2013-12-31 Thread n8ag
I've experienced the same issues others are reporting with the KAT500. The problem is somewhat intermittent. However, it seemed to happen more frequently after going to the 1.41 firmware. After reading one of Dick's posts, I checked the Fault Table just to see what it had in it. I'm seeing the

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR Problem

2013-12-31 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Yes. You were transmitting on 50.376 MHz. The forward power was measured at 1411, which is a bit north of 300 watts. It appears that the amplifier key line is not being interrupted by the KAT500. We can hot switch KAT500 relays at up to 100 watts, but not higher. 73 de Dick, K6KR

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Tony Estep
On Tue, Dec 31, 2013 at 10:09 AM, Craig Schroeder cra...@neb.rr.com wrote: ...I'm primarily interested in DX'ing = Craig, if you're a DXer and you want an SDR, get a K3 and LP-Pan and set up NaP3 on your computer. Forget the Flex radios. I actually worked DXCC with a Flex 1500 just

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Many people seem to be either forgetting, or missing the point of Leif's article (referenced below). The entire thrust was in the context of using an HF transceiver as an IF rig with VHF/UHF/SHF transverters. Band noise on those higher freqs is low enough that transmitted phase noise can be an

[Elecraft] Progress on K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR/band change (+ improved K3/KAT500 integration)

2013-12-31 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, Yesterday we analyzing the reports of unexpected SWR faults and band changes. They fall into a few categories, and we have a good handle on how to deal with all of them in firmware. (Faults caused by antenna/feedline/connector problems are the only exception. These can cause SWR to

Re: [Elecraft] K1 changes?

2013-12-31 Thread wd9dui
Mike, thanks for info, will press on with the 15 to 20M change. Gary From: Mike Morrow-3 [via Elecraft] Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 9:44 AM To: wd9dui Subject: Re: K1 changes? I have a K1 SN00738, I am looking for information on changing the current 15M frequency to 20M. The

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Alan Bloom
I've had a lot of trouble with the postal service. They now refuse to deliver packages to my house. They apparently found a rule that says if your house is more than 1/2 mile from the public roadway, they don't have to deliver parcels. So to save the driver 5 minutes delivering to my house

Re: [Elecraft] LP-PAN 2 For Sale

2013-12-31 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Steve. I would like to purchase the LP-PAN2 that you listed for sale. Give me your mailing address and I will get the payment out to you in the next mail. Or, if you prefer, I can pay immediately via paypal. 73, Charlie k3ICH __

Re: [Elecraft] Progress on K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR/band change (+ improved

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Great news, Wayne. My thanks to you, and the entire Elecraft extended family for your continued excellent customer service. Your team continues to set the standard by which other suppliers are measured. 73 es HNY, Bruce N1RX __

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Alan, Don't spread that news to my post office! My carrier has to travel 3/4 mile on a private road to get to the mailbox, and then if parcels will not fit in my large mailbox, he comes up my 1/4 mile driveway to deliver them to the front door. I have always had great service from the

[Elecraft] K3+P3+CAT rs232

2013-12-31 Thread Ricardo PY2PT
Dear friends, First of all, happy new year for everybody! So, after some years i decided to give Up from all interfaces!! Now, I'm using The k3 with P3 And connected the usb cable on computer And on The back of P3. Everything is ok with P3 but i cant use The cat with my log program -Rumlog. Só,

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Progress on K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR/band change (+ improved K3/KAT500 integration)

2013-12-31 Thread Rick Bates
Me too please. HNY es 73, Rick wa6nhc Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable On Dec 31, 2013, at 11:27 AM, Jack j...@satterfield.org wrote: I would like to be on the list for the updated firmware. Tnx, Jack W4GRJ On Dec 31, 2013, at 2:23 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Of course, UPS and FedEx also deliver to the door too - You are lucky ... I have had no end of trouble with UPS dumping packages in the bushes at the end of my drive. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 12/31/2013 3:16 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Alan, Don't spread that news to my post office! My

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / K3 Antenna Sharing

2013-12-31 Thread Edward R Cole
I am using a couple DAIWA manual coax switches. 2-pos selects either K3/10 or KX3 (at 12w) and 4-pos is for antenna selection at 300w from the amplifier. I do not use coax switches at QRO levels but I only run that on 6m and 2m with dedicated antenna so no switching is needed (I do use coax

Re: [Elecraft] K3+P3+CAT rs232

2013-12-31 Thread Jack Brindle
The K3 and P3 work quite well with Rumlog. Connect things normally: K3 -- P3, P3 — USB Interface, USB Interface — Macintosh. Then look at how the serial interface is configured for Rumlog. It most likely needs to be set to 38400bps to properly communicate with the P3/K3. Most likely the problem

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / K3 Antenna Sharing

2013-12-31 Thread Jim Bennett
Thanks for the info all - I looked at that Bird 6 position switch - about 1/2 the cost of my KX3 - yikes! Think I'll pass on that one. I do have a Daiwa 2 position switch that I've hooked up to share my antenna - one side to the K3, the other to the KX3. Seems to work OK, although when a

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Jeffrey Otterson
I reported this problem to support back in February, and though my question was responded to, it was never really answered -- I've been living with the problem since.., I'm sure support can look at the case, it was around February 7 of this year. Before I switched to KPA500/KAT500, I was running

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread dave
While it is true that, for a station receiving via skywave on the HF bands, the path loss will usually drive the noise from a Flex TX below the distant stations noise floor, let us not forget those within range of the ground wave. For those, the noise from a Flex at 100w, at -77 dBc (which

[Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

2013-12-31 Thread Jim Fitzpatrick
I recently purchased a KX3. I have made several hundred CW QSOs with it in the past several months. One of the main reasons for getting it is that I enjoy operating QRP while traveling and camping. I like to operate JT-65 HF with minimal power just to see what I can work. I have run into 2

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / K3 Antenna Sharing

2013-12-31 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Some of the relay-based antenna switches actually have two sets of relay contacts between the antenna and the not-selected radio. This can improve the isolation. However the difference between S9+ and I can barely hear is a whole lot of dB, and asking for complete silence is asking for a lot.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
For those, the noise from a Flex at 100w, at -77 dBc (which is -27 dBm), can be quite substantial. Recall that S9 is approx -72 dBm. A Flex is transmitting wideband S9+45 noise. OK, I'm not a Flex user. But, I don't agree with your math. I am not trying to defend the transmitted phase noise

Re: [Elecraft] Progress on K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR/band change (+ improved K3/KAT500 integration)

2013-12-31 Thread Tom
EXCELLENT Amateure Radio Operator N5GE On Tue, 31 Dec 2013 11:23:23 -0800, you wrote: Hi all, Yesterday we analyzing the reports of unexpected SWR faults and band changes. They fall into a few categories, and we have a good handle on how to deal with all of them in firmware. (Faults

[Elecraft] PR6 for sale

2013-12-31 Thread N2TK, Tony
Used PR6, but works like new. Includes PR6, plus new still in bag both BNC adapters and Power Cable assembly #E850348. Includes shipping in the US. $110. Paypal or check please. 73, N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Bill W2BLC
Same boat here. I gave up my PalStar tuner and a single 3-500 amp that worked flawlessly for the KAT500 and KPA500. Getting older, I wanted seamless operation from the PTT to the antenna. I still am wanting that - so we will see what the coming changes bring us. Meantime, I am running 100

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Sad part is that no one noticed the lack of power. What's so sad about that? 8-) The amp should only be used when absolutely needed... 73 es HNY, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Phil Kane
On 12/31/2013 12:29 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Of course, UPS and FedEx also deliver to the door too - You are lucky ... I have had no end of trouble with UPS dumping packages in the bushes at the end of my drive. At my former house (we now live in an apartment complex) it used to be a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Manning
So I have been setting here with the ARRL handbook and trying to understand this stuff. This is what I have come up with using the formula in the handbook; Aqrm = NL + 10 x log (BW) Aqrm = interfering signal in db NL = noise level on the receive frequency in dBc BW = receiver IF band width in hZ

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Bill Johnson
Silence doesn't mean there are those of us who haven't had issues with other automatics. I have had issues using other tuners, MFJ, Etc. I still use an MFJ 998 external to the shack, and I have some issues with weather; rain, ice and snow with any tuner. I did get MFJ to replace my first 998

[Elecraft] FS K2/10

2013-12-31 Thread Tomy
I have the following K2/10 and options for sale: KI02 RS-232 Interface KSB2 SSB Option K160RX 160 meters KNB2 Noise blanker KDSP2 Advanced DSP Filters KBT2 Interior Battery Kit BATT New Battery KPCA-F New Power Cable FDIMP Finger Dimple K2 Internal Mic Adapter By Rework Eliminator Supports 66 8pin 

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

2013-12-31 Thread Joel Black
Jim, What does your ALC look like when transmitting? It should show four bars ALC with the fifth flickering. 73, Joel - W4JBB On 12/31/13, 3:00 PM, Jim Fitzpatrick wrote: I recently purchased a KX3. I have made several hundred CW QSOs with it in the past several months. One of the main

[Elecraft] KXPA100-AT observations

2013-12-31 Thread Kenneth A Christiansen
Hi to the group A few days ago someone asked questions about the KXPA100-AT and at the time I wished for the same information. I got mine yesterday and I am looking forward to using it on the SKN tonight and tomorrow. I have it hidden behind the second monitor for my computer so my station now

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Give your letter carrier cookies. They'll deliver everything flawlessly. On 12/31/2013 2:00 PM, Phil Kane wrote: Don't have any problem with USPS - we have a P O Box downtown that we check every day! __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Like just about any service, it's often the person you are interacting with who defines your experience of the whole organization. In our rural neighborhood my mailbox is several hundred yards from the house. Whenever I get a package too big for the mailbox, the mail carrier makes a side trip to

Re: [Elecraft] Progress on K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR/band change (+ improved K3/KAT500 integration)

2013-12-31 Thread Eric Buggee
Wayne, Thank you for your thoughtful positive response to the KAT500 SWR faulting band change issues. My K3 (4520) has performed flawlesly since new, thank you team at Elecraft, however my KAT500 (0433) has exhibited some of the above reported difficulties in operation. On

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Richard Ferch
AB9CA/4 wrote: I would think that a Flex would be absolutely intolerable for any event involving nearby stations, such as Field Day. I can attest to that from personal experience. A couple of friends and I did a two-transmitter FD operation. His rig was a Flex-1500, mine was a K3. Both

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Bob
Well my experience (hassle) with the UPS store is different. I had the local store owner state that their shipping charges are the same as UPS. That as as a franchisee that was all they were allowed to charge. He said this with a straight face too. It turns out he was truthful but deceitful.

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
I get enough parcels that it is worth a $20 bill along with a jar of the XYL's Fig jam tied with a holiday ribbon. Not only the USPS carrier, but also the UPS man - both of whom deliver a lot of parcels - 176 in 2013. It is great to have good people doing the deliveries - treat them right

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread dave
Well, I don't understand your math . . . Yes, 100w is +50 dBm. The TX noise is 77 dB below the carrier (for a SSB bandwidth). We subtract 77 from 50 noise level = -27 dBm This is the level of the wideband TX noise as it leave the TX. S9 = ~ -72 dBm -27 dBm is 45 dB above -72 dBm Hence the

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Phil Kane
On 12/31/2013 3:02 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: In our rural neighborhood my mailbox is several hundred yards from the house. Whenever I get a package too big for the mailbox, the mail carrier makes a side trip to my front door to deliver it in person. I don't know if that's according to

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Bob, Many who ship USPS do not use Priority Mail Flat Rate because often it is more expensive than regular Priority Mail. If the item is heavy, or the distance is far, then flat rate will provide an advantage, but that is not universally true. I check the USPS shipping rates when packaging

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Dave, I agree with your math, except... Having a noise level of -27dBm delivered by the transmitter to the antenna system, does not mean the antenna has 100% radiation efficiency, yes? So -27dBm is 2 microwatts in transmitted noise to the antenna system, at this particular spacing, in a 500Hz

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

2013-12-31 Thread Mark Petiford
Re:  Using fully charged brand new NiMH batteries the radio simply turns itself off after I turn it on. Several possibilities here.  First be sure the battery connector is fully engaging the pins on the circuit board (reference Figure 8 of the KXBC3 Installation and Operation Instructions). 

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread David Gilbert
The article itself is far less relevant to this discussion than the data included in it. There has been lots of complaining in various contest forums regarding the insidious wideband trash caused by rigs with bad phase noise, and if you think that 30 to 50 db difference is not noticeable at

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

2013-12-31 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, It is unfortunate that you do not have a microphone that works with the KX3. Right now, you do not know whether you have a KX3 problem or a problem with the interface output levels or with the cables. Do you have any other audio sources that you can drive into the KX3 microphone jack

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
I stand by my statement ... if everyone used FLEX SDR rigs (you do know that noise power is additive, right?) we'd all have a major problem. Dave AB7E With that, I agree. Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's let this thread rest for now in the interest of reducing list email overload for others. [Thread closed] 73 and have a great new year! Eric List Moderator, among other things.. elecraft.com On 12/31/2013 3:45 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Bob, Many who ship USPS do not use Priority Mail

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's let this thread rest for now in the interest of reducing list email overload for others. [Thread closed] 73 and have a great new year! Eric List Moderator, among other things.. elecraft.com Eric elecraft.com On 12/31/2013 4:13 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: I stand by my statement ... if

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Agreed. HNY, Bruce, N1RX _ From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [mailto:e...@elecraft.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 8:03 PM To: Bruce Beford; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR Let's let this thread rest for now in the interest of reducing

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Edward R Cole
I am in general agreement with what Greg writes, below (but with some comments inserted); Date: Tue, 31 Dec 2013 12:38:28 -0500 From: Greg Troxel g...@lexort.com To: Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, Craig Schroeder cra...@neb.rr.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net results for 12/29/13

2013-12-31 Thread Phil Shepard
I know that this went out incomplete. Sorry, it was caused by a dropped finger on the Mac’s track pad. I got busy today and didn’t get back to it. Should be able to tomorrow. Happy New Year! 73, Phil, NS7P On Dec 31, 2013, at 7:25 AM, Phil Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote: On Dec 23,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread dave
Let me say that I calculate path losses the same way I did as an engineer at the phone co when calculating the losses in fiber optic systems - the path loss includes all losses between the TX and RX. This is the path the signal takes, hence this is the path loss. We must deliver a certain

[Elecraft] Some items for sale

2013-12-31 Thread Mike Weir
1. Edgeport 8This is a great device if you have more serial devices than you have serial ports on your pc. With this unit you can run 8 serial devices from one USB port. 100.002. West mountain 4004U This unit was purchase and mounted in the shack but never used. 75.003. Balun designs 1110u

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping a K3

2013-12-31 Thread Alan Bloom
Don, On 12/31/2013 12:16 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Alan, Don't spread that news to my post office! My carrier has to travel 3/4 mile on a private road to get to the mailbox, They used to deliver to my house up to a year or so ago. I assume the postal service, like a lot of businesses these

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital modes problem

2013-12-31 Thread Chip Stratton
I had a similar problem with the Signalink keying my KX3. I don't do a lot of digital work so forgot about it. More recently I bought and built the 4S-Link from the 4SQRP group. Using this and my laptop's soundcard everything works perfectly. The 4S-Link keys the KX3 reliably and provides

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-31 Thread Fred Jensen
On 12/31/2013 1:50 PM, Bill W2BLC wrote: Same boat here. I gave up my PalStar tuner and a single 3-500 amp that worked flawlessly for the KAT500 and KPA500. Getting older, I wanted seamless operation from the PTT to the antenna. I still am wanting that - so we will see what the coming changes

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Headphone Clicks

2013-12-31 Thread Jim Bennett
Just for grins, I tried exactly the same test on my K3, same antenna, same band. No clicking. I'm hoping the engineers come up with a correction in the upcoming few weeks. I can live w/o the NR being turned on for now. Still getting familiar with the KX3 (mine is only a week old) and finding it

[Elecraft] OT: 2 port 50 ohm RX splitters

2013-12-31 Thread alsopb
A while back there were some postings on recommended commercial 50 ohm two port splitters for receiver use. Can't find the postings. Cheaper is better. Loss for my application is relatively unimportant since they will be signal generator driven and followed by step attenuators. Simple HB

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2 port 50 ohm RX splitters

2013-12-31 Thread Alan Bloom
More information is needed: Do you want a packaged device with connectors? What type of connectors? Do you want a simple resistive splitter or a hybrid with good port isolation? What frequency range? Mini-Circuits has a broad range of different types of splitters and they are happy to